Job Opportunities at Ekesons Bros Nigeria Limited

E.Ekesons & Bros. Nigeria Limited - We operate bus transportation services according to accepted international standards of road transportation. Our services are specially designed for distinguished travellers who would otherwise use air service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Operations

Job Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities as the Head Of Operations are listed below, but not limited to:

  • Advise on policy and strategic developments goals for growth and examine business decisions (pricing policy, level of service provision, timetable changes) to assess their impact on passengers and company income.
  • Develop and Implement procedures to efficiently administrate passenger and cargo transportation operations, prepare transportation schedules and plan routes.
  • Manage and coordinate the movement of passengers and their goods.
  • Market passenger services to encourage greater passenger use of particular routes and service offerings;
  • Meeting passengers and customers to deal with complaints and areas of concern;
  • Conducting and Analyzing results of surveys on passenger/customer satisfaction and starting new projects to improve performance;
  • Making sure that transport services are available to all through social inclusion initiatives;
  • Using IT systems for tasks such as timetabling and managing usage flows.
  • Liaising and negotiating with different stakeholders including Transport planning/ Regulatory authorities at all tiers of government, residents, councilors/politicians, developers and transport providers etc;
  • Identifying existing and possible future transport problems, developing transport models and investigating the feasibility of alternative routes, equipment types and models as well as other viable means of transport;
  • Liaising with passenger watchdogs and other professional bodies;
  • Ensure employees are motivated and productive;
  • Ensuring that all operations are carried out in accordance with laws and regulations, particularly relating to health and safety;
  • Managing and supervising staff, organising work shift and coordinating staff training;
  • Negotiating and managing contracts and developing new business opportunities whenever possible;
  • Making sure the transport operation meets its performance and safety targets, monitoring it and reporting to Senior Management/Managing Director;
  • Writing clear reports and presenting options and recommendations to clients and senior management/Managing Director;
  • Minimizing disruption and resolving any unscheduled delays, having to make decisions in difficult situations;
  • Assess and identify new opportunities for growth in current and prospective markets.
  • Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to client enquiries.
  • Identify staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved.
  • Receive and review feedback from customers and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Plan and prepare monthly/annual budget for the department and facilities, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Follow up closely during implementation.
  • Ensure staff are properly dressed at all times – including but not limited to the required uniforms where necessary.

Requirements

  • HND / B.Sc in Administration, Transport Management or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of cognate experience in a similar role within the transportation industry.
  • Smart, energetic and honest person.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Job Position: ICT Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the business by managing company’s website
  • Monitor all electronic channels of payment and booking
  • Manage the backend of booking app of the company and any other app or software being used in the company
  • Manage the company’s email system
  • Maintain the company’s networking systems
  • Maintain company’s computer and printers
  • Resolve any network issues that may arise from time to time
  • Liaise with external IT vendors
  • Resolve any issues with the apps.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

  • B.Sc in Computer Science, Computer programming etc.

Experience:

  • A smart and talented young IT officer who must have a minimum of 2 years experience in web development, Networking and programming.
  • Experience in graphic design will be an added advantage.

Job Position: HR Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

  • In order to maintain leadership position within the top 3 we are building a strong HR team that would take the company to the next level. As a result there is vacancy for HR Officer.

Academic Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate must have a minimum of BSc or HND in Human Resource Management or related field
  • Membership of CIPM or related certification will be an added advantage.

Our preferred candidate should have:

  • A strong HR background with at least 3 year of Generalist experience.
  • A working knowledge of performance management (Able to undertake pay grading project from start to finish).
  • A working knowledge of payroll management.
  • Flare to drive productivity with little or no supervision.
  • Sound knowledge of HRIS
  • Advance knowledge of excel and other MS office suite.
  • The ability to work under pressure and extended hours.
  • High organization skill.

Salary
Attractive and commensurate with experience and value offering.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@ekesonstransport.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.